Wiley Gains Power to Decide Prosecutions in Pure Food Board
Secretary Wilson issues order transferring authority from Solicitor McCabe to the food and drug board. Dr Harvey Wiley will lead with Dr R E Doolittle forming a working majority. board to determine which cases go to prosecution while Wilson retains approval. Changes aim to reorganize the department amid the pure food controversy and pre-December congressional session.
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Solicitor McCabe
Bureau
Si. Doolittle
Harvey W. Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
Pure Food and Drug Board
Department of Agriculture
McCabe
Dunlap
Dr. Wiley
Congress
Wickersham
Taft
Wiley
R. E. Dboolittle
New York
F. &. Burnlap
Dao-ittle
The
Food and Drug Board
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Agricultural Department
Richmond Booster Train Tour Hints at Greater Richmond Drive
A party of 18 boosters led by Jeter Jones and a Richmond Blues band traveled by special train from Richmond to North Carolina and Virginia towns, visiting Henderson Franklin Raleigh Sanford Aberdeen Rockingham Charlotte Salisbury Lexington Greensboro Roanoke Lynchburg Charlottesville Alexandria and more. Mayor Richardson and editor Hemphill joined the trip to renew ties and promote a Greater Richmond.
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Jeter Jones
Ihmong Bosstern* Chup
Union Station
National Hotel
Richmond
Boosters
David Crockett Richardson
Maj. Hemphill
Richmond Times
Sherlock Holmes Originator Dr Bell Dies in Scotland
Joseph Bell eminent Scottish surgeon and original model for Sherlock Holmes dies at his home in Miltonbridge Midlothian. Born in Edinburgh in 1837 he taught Conan Doyle at Edinburgh University and enjoyed studying mysterious crimes.
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Dr. Bell
Conan Doyle
London
Joseph Bell
Sherlock Holmes
Mauricewood
Miltonbridge
Midlothian
Edinburgh
Edinburgh University
Hig Hobby
Admiral Schley Honored by Army and Navy Union Garrison
Washington military men gathered as Roosevelt Garrison of the Army and Navy Union adopted resolutions commemorating Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. They praised him as the commander who loved the men behind the guns and planned a petition to set a date for public eulogies at national HQ. Commander B G Burch presided with remarks by Van A Zahn and others. Similar resolutions were adopted by Admiral David D Porter Garrison with Department Commander W H Flogeh in attendance.
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Army and Navy Union
Bermset
Winfield Scott Schley
Washington
Roosevelt
Union
Admiral Schley
B. G. Burch
van A.zahn
Charles W. Blush
William A. Hickey
A. C. Broacker
Jeremiah A. O'Hara
David D. Porter Garrison
Admiral Schiey
W. H. Flogeh
Jallheagera Sre
Spenish War Veterans
Eagles’ Hall
Bt. John’s
J. J. Knapp
B. H. Green
Frank Schley
Schley
R. M. &. Wottley
New York
Policeman Fugitt Shoots 900 Pigeons at Union Station
Washington police officer William H. Fugitt of the Sixth precinct, a former Indian fighter, used a sharpshooter’s skill to flush 900 pigeons from Washington's Union Station, reducing the roost from about 200 to four without damaging the marble. The early morning operation left him claiming it was fun.
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William H. Fugitt
Washington
Union
United States Army
Policeman Fugitt
Masons Banquet and Dance End Visit of Philadelphia Lodgemen
In Washington a two day stay by Mary Commandery Knights Templars of Philadelphia concluded with a banquet and ball hosted by Columbia Commandery No. 2 at the Arlington. Over 300 lodgemen attended as the long standing mutual visiting custom continued with Emiment Commander Frank Trezzare delivering an address. List of attendees includes noted names from both commanderies and local affiliates. The event capped a civic exchange between Philadelphia and Washington lodges. Santa Fe reports later note the Democratic State convention nominating W. C. McDonald for governor.
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Washington
Quaker City
Columbia Commandery
Frank Trezzare
F. A. McKee
William _S. McDonald
C. E. McCullough
W. A. Gillespie
Charles H. Page
George W. Rae Iar
G W. Gute
W. H. H. Price
George W. Miller
Lemuel H. Poster
John W. Rusk
R. R. Haug
Wiliam Fischer
Louia H. Petgoldt
Myron M. Parker
Carria Petzold
E. A. Gaech
John J. Costinett
Pearl Costinett
Forrest H. Riordan
H. FE. Riley
Frank E. Gibson
C. H. Wisler
J. C. Ballon
H. H. Claffin
L. H. Myers
Hebbard
Schley Burial Today Escort by 700 Midshipmen
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery this afternoon after a public service at St. John's Church. About 700 naval midshipmen from Annapolis, bands, bluejackets from ships and yards, Marines, and artillery units will form the funeral escort, with private Rose Croix rites at the Schley home beforehand.
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Annapolis
Washington
Winfield Scott Schley
New York
Arlington National Cemetery
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s Church
Army
Navy
Admiral Schley
Roland Cotton Smith
Rt. John’s
United States
Admiral Sohley
Schley
Naval Academy
Johnn. Gibbons
Academy
Navy Department
C. BH. Mel Way
Scademy
Annapois
Philadelphia
Washington Navy Yard
Washington Marine Barracks
Fort Myer
Marina
St. John's Church
Army Foe to Wedlock Surrenders Three Children
Felipe Guasp a Porto Rican recruit at Fort Myer and his Washington wife appeared in juvenile court seeking the District take charge of their three children. Judge Callan ordered the children sent to the Board of Charities for one year, noting the enlisted man’s $83 monthly pay and the family’s inability to live on that sum.
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United States Army
Felipe Guasp
Aidher
Fort Myer
Callan
Guasp
Washington
Hewald
Becaues
Porto Rico
Mra Gausp
St. Patrick's School
Fwelfth Street
Calan
Board of Charities
Grasp Ray
Boy Conner Held Pleads Guilty in Juvenile Case
In Huntingdon West Virginia the boy's attorney advised a guilty plea. He insisted on a two year term and his mother’s release. The boy, James, received two years while the father and Wilson drew longer sentences at Fort Leavenworth. James spoke of heartbreak and dreams of selling papers after liberty, citing moonshine and tobacco as daily fare since age eight. He recalled asking for liquor on the train and spoke of Det Wright and Marshal Tyree with mixed feelings.
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Huntingdon
W. Va
Relat Ves
Wilson
Fort Leavenworth
James
Washington
Marshall Tyree
Marshal Tyree
Reform School
Tyres
Wright
Captiol Swindle Suspect Tied to Clever Penny Game Robbery
Frank Jones alias Kauffman, 28, named by police as one of three swindlers linked to a theft from John Marshall of New Jersey last October at Capitol grounds. Jones, said to pose as a Washington police officer, allegedly lured Marshall into a penny game, causing him to lose a diamond ring valued at 210 dollars while accomplices fled. Jones was brought to Washington from New York and held for a police court hearing.
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Frank Jones
Capitol
Kauffman
John Marshall
New Jersey
Washington
New York
Marshall
Capitol Grounds
Jones
Marshall Way
Water Tax Unjust Will Not Fight Increase
Business men from the Chamber of Commerce oppose the water rate hike and seek revocation of the district order while backing a stance against altering the organic act. A special ten-member committee will be appointed to oppose any half‑and‑half changes, with James F. Quater naming the group. The meeting also addressed conventions, entertainment for a Bristol Washington highway scout party, and a rifle prize. The session noted waste by Federal departments and discussed public notice of actions by the commissioners. Autographs included were by A. L. Sinclair and Granville Hunt.
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Chamber of Commerce
A. L. Sinclair
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
James F. Quater
Chapin Brown
Brown
Mr. Brown
Congress
R. N. Harper
D. 3. Porter
Granville Hunt
Washington
BR. N. Harper
Bristol
Washington-Bristol
Oyster
Mr. Harper
D. J. Callahan
Joseph Strasburger
William E. Shannon
Stiles
National Rifle Association
Thomas Grant
A. Lisner
Retail Merchants’ Association
Citizens’ Associations
Barneys Statue Not Image of Natalie to Remain Private
Mr and Mrs Hemmick announce they will make Washington their permanent home and keep the studio lawn private after acquiring the statue at Studio House. A concrete wall and new yard decorations will shield the statue from public gaze while a redesign is planned. The couple, tired of publicity, will not travel abroad again and insist the statue was not modeled after Miss Natalie Barney.
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Natalie Barney
Alice Clifford Barney-Hemmick
Studio House
Con
Huaabad
Christian D. Hemmick
Patii
Hemmick
Laura Barney
Hippolyte Dreyfus
Jeden
Paris
Hammick
Kalbfus Under Fire in District Investigation of Brewery Ties
Commissioners fix date for an inquiry into Samuel Kalbfus excise board member and assistant assessor amid charges by former saloon inspector J. Oden Horstmann. Investigators to review Kalbfus dealings with brewery representatives and enforcement of excise law, with hearings set for October 16.
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Oden Horstmann
Samuel T. Kalbfus
Excise
Horgtmann
Excise Board
Horstmann
Kalbfus
Kalbtus
Lemuel T. Kalhfus
William Henry White
Hotels and Guests Listed Across Major Cities
A long OCR fragment lists hotel guests and residents in numerous cities including Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia California Georgia Maryland Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia. The names include Mr and Mrs, doctors, and professionals such as Dr J H Martin Mrs T McMahon and Mr J Callahan among others with multiple hotel brands like Ebbitt Willard and St James. The text reads as an attendance or directory of visitors and residents at well known hotels.
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Boston
Oburg
W. C. Kendall
Me Jotire
Willard
Brands
Abe
Chicago
Thomseon
Athington
Grosse
Sa Low
van Noyes
N. J. Milter
J. L. Sampson
Raleigh
New York City
Grant
Jemme F. Reilly
Arlington
J. Kramer
Shoreham
N. Rybers
C. L. Bexton
Fire
G. Marx
C. Shyer
C. A. Collins
M. A. "Teylor
Mra
LW. Lamberti
Rowe and Wife
F Topham
Philadelphia
Mre
CP. Waleteshahing
Horeham
M. Marcomb
St. James
Pattiogl
Emil
C. G. Chow
Aéred L Mooney
Walter Haber
M. W. Clement
Willarg
William Hunter
W. J. Bell
Ralaigh
Galifornia
J. H. Martin
Angeles
Ebbitt. Ton
Georgia
T. McMahon
R. Mcmahon
Charles C. Bath
BR OG. Bath
Misa
Gertrude A. Bath
Tome
W. Berane
Savane
Anna C. Benning
Golumbue
Ebbitt
Maryland
John R
Wilson
L. Dore
Baltimore
Mabsathusets
James G. Dunning
Springfield
J. P. Rodwin
Waltham
New York
EB. F. Dormpick
Albany
James
Mixzsen
Bethlehem
Es C Boyle
City
Lam
Texnesree
C. BR
Bryan
Memphis
Tors
G. RK Sparrow
Columbus
Virginia
John Ratwell
Richmond
George O'Brien
Donegrs
Newport News
Campbell
Norfolk
Relics Presented to Oldest Inhabitants Society
At the monthly meeting in the engine house at Nineteenth and H streets NW the Association of Oldest Inhabitants received relics of historical value a letter copy of The Star Spangled Banner with John Key handwritten a Home Sweet Home letter attributed to John Howard Payne and a 1782 sea letter from John Barry to John Brown. Additional gifts included Washington charter copy 1848, a Madison message to Congress, and a Glymont shad bake photo. Membership added Charles H. King and a Buckeye address family sympathy note for Rear Admiral Schley.
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Association of
Enigine
Ninteenth
H Streets
Bowie
Westminster Street
John Howard Payne
John Barry
John Brown
Benjamin Franklin
Robert Beall
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
A.H. Ragan
Congress
Madison
Glymont
Heffner
O. N
Willey
Charles H. King
Thomas W. Buckey
Wanter Place
Northwest
B. W. Burt My
Miryl Schley
W. H. Singleton
Railways Seek Court Injunction Over Pacific Coast Rates
Transcontinental lines petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend and enjoin its Pacific coast rate orders set to take effect November 15. Carriers argue rates are unreasonably low and confiscatory, with a Commerce Court injunction likely to reach the Supreme Court. Hearing on the request to restrain is to begin soon as parties file and await adjourning decisions.
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Transcontinental Lines
Supreme Court
Transcontinental Railways
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Court
Commission
Railways
Norton and Dillard
Kommerce Court Billa
Pacific Coast Cages
Spokane
Reno
Maricopa County
Railwage
Transfer Fight Pushes Universal Rides Bill in Congress
Attorney Charles W. Darr attacked Washington Electric Railway vice president Gen. George H. Harries over statements about universal transfers. Darr urged Citizens' Association support to draft a congressional bill to force universal transfers, arguing court action could take years. The association adopted a resolution favoring universal transfers and protested a reported attempt to limit them.
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West Rock Creek
District Supreme Court
Congress
Asssociation
District fair play urged against half and half system
An executive committee urged Congress and friends to oppose the half and half system in the District’s governance. It asked commissioners to seek 40000 for extending Massachusetts avenue 30600 for a Tennallytown public school and to open Western avenue between Massachusetts and Connecticut avenues. It also called for a police lieutenant to Tennallytown substation, upgrading it to a full station.
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Friends of Fair Play
Congress
Massachusetts Avenue
Tennallytown
Western Avenue
Massachusetts
Connecticut Avenues
Tennadytown
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